where can I source s/hand engine ???

[huggies]

OK I have had a chapter of woe with my recently acquired 2002 3.2 S Boxster

I am now thinking the best route to sort the disaster would be to acquire a decent s/h engine from a reputable source/breaker but where to start?

Anyone out there know of something?

[cd1957]

Hi Jasmine porschelink have some or there is Bob at Boxsterbits in Cheltenham.

Chris

[gtsralph]

Charles Trent Limited

[mikefocke]

Are these still in operation?

http://www.porsch-apart.co.uk/ in the UK
www.douglasvalley.co.uk in the UK

What is wrong with yours and how are you going to tell that the engine you buy is better than the one you have?

[huggies]

Fair question
The death rattle at t start up was the warning
The plastic debris in the sump the clue???
Basically trust a seller that a second hand engine is a more viable solution than a totally rebuild???
Your call on the logic guys
I’m just the confused punter

[36270k]

Worth getting a reliable indie to check the engine, may just need new cam chain tensioners.

[rdjohn]

I would visit Harlech and get their opinion.

An engine rebuild could add value to your car. A replacement from a scrapped car could be buying more trouble. The cost of the engine swap is the same for both solutions, but you will get a worthy guarantee on the rebuild and have a known quantity.

[edc]

rdjohn said:

I would visit Harlech and get their opinion.

An engine rebuild could add value to your car. A replacement from a scrapped car could be buying more trouble. The cost of the engine swap is the same for both solutions, but you will get a worthy guarantee on the rebuild and have a known quantity.

Unfortunately on a cheap ish 986 an engine rebuild has negligible value. Any extra value of itself is more than lost in the cost of doing the rebuild. It becomes a head vs heart issue.